Spotted, a new viewpoint

[campy]

LOL it's another thread on auto vs manual, and another thread on "the frs is too common"

2 overdone birds with one stone.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by ThugNasty

I don't see why it's so impossible for some people to drive a manual without being pretentious about it.

Probably because that guy learned how to drive a stick last month and now can't wait to proclaim how lame auto's are at every opportunity...

[sho220]

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

If manual vs auto is that big of a deal to you, make it known that you have a manual. Rev match on downshifts. If you are on a slight hill at a stop light, play with it a little, just don't roll back into the car behind you.

(I do it for fun though, not attention. I'm working on the heel and toe movement.)

He could probably just get a vinyl decal made up that says "It's a manual, am I cool yet?" and slap it on his back window...

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by sho220

What a stupid post...I can't believe you just insulted every owner of an auto FR-S...on an FR-S forum.

There are those who can only drive automatic due to certain conditions. A renowned shop owner on this forum is one of them. I never understood manual elitism. I drove an auto WRX that had better gearing, held more power, didnt lose boost between shifts, and launched harder stock than the 5MT WRX.

[cfusionpm]

I don't care how popular it is, how many other people own them, or what other people think. I bought this car because it's a fantastic car for an incredible price.

[Tigranakert]

The more people buy it, the better for you.... More options out there for less of the cost. True, when I first got the car I would be stopped about 5 times daily being asked what car is it and stuff, while now its only once a week.

[Celica00]

eh, theres not many in utah so i dont feel that yet. i've seen maybe 6 besides my own since june.

[KritiK]

well btw I really don't care how much people buy this car, I just enjoy mine and happy with it

[Crackseed]

Never crossed my mind that "Oh no, it might be alot of people owning this car eventually" - this car screamed for me to buy it because, well, it was everything I wanted in a car for a damn fair price.

When I see another one, I try to give them a shaka/wave and carry on - happy others can enjoy the car like I do. I'm not worried about it being "everywhere" but as others noted, the more popular it gets, the better aftermarket support we see and that matters to me. Car parts are pricey >_<

Enjoy the car, damn the numbers

[Asphaltfrs1]

I don't really mind that there are more around. Only thing that bothers me a little, is that some of the newer owners seem to think that their FRS/BRZ is faster than mine. have been cut off a couple of times by some with paper plates still on them lol

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by Splat

I remember the time when I was like "oooh another FRS" now I am, oh sh@@ another FRS.

Nobody looks at these cars anymore. They're on every magazine cover everywhere you look and they're hogging all the advertising space.

[Porsche removes his Yogi Behra cap...]

Any of you who got your cars early feel same way?

Not me, mon. I really only care about ONE THING: How I FEEL behind the wheel, not what anyone else may feel watching me go by.

May you, too, find such serenity when you reach my age.

[boucher]

In the big picture, these cars are still "rare". I mean, it's not like it's a civic or a camry. If you're driving and see another FRS or BRZ, just wave. Chances are he/she is into cars just like we are and they probably noticed you too. If you get the chance, stop and meet them and introduce them to this community. Hopefully there aren't too many arrogant members on here who share the OP's viewpoint.

[sho220]

Originally Posted by boucher

In the big picture, these cars are still "rare".

True. I think it's a little deceiving because we own these cars...and that's why we notice them on the road. Same thing happened when I bought a Toyota X-Runner. I had never noticed them before. Then I bought one and immediately started spotting them around town. Same thing when I bought my 300C SRT8...never really noticed them or payed them any attention until I bought one...

[Nick26]

The way I see it, having the 86 come in auto and manual is a fantastic choice, as people have said, stop and starting in traffic is easy and far more efficient in an auto, and from what i've read the auto gearbox is only very slightly behind in a 0-60 time, then again a manual preforming to its full potential always depends on the driver.

I don't get this auto bashing, I drive manuals and autos all day at work, I can drive both well, and I must say the thought of having the cruisy auto mode for efficiency and day to day is great, but if I want fun, and to feel more connected, I'll simply engage sports-auto mode, and have some fun smashing out some paddle-shifting.

In a auto that was designed as a 6-speed variation of the IS-F gearbox, I don't find it a degrading experience in the least, with some of the smartest technology seen in a low-cost sports car in regards to said "autobox".

But back to OPs-topic, It's a shame for you guys in the states, they seemed to have given you guys so many more cars then they shipped to the rest of the world, as i've said before, here in aus we face a 6 month waiting list even now, some of us got lucky and were offered cars early, some are still waiting 8 months on. In my town of 29,000 or more now, there is 1 other 86 that I know of, and i've seen in once in a month, so I'm looking forward to it still being a bit of a rarity around these parts